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What were the biggest climate events of 2025?

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In 2025, major climate events included the Palisades and Eaton fires in the U.S., deadly cyclones and typhoons in Southeast Asia, severe floods in China, and Europe's record-breaking wildfire season. Catastrophic floods struck Texas, and extreme weather caused significant economic losses and fatalities worldwide.

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Top 10 natural disasters cost over $120 billion in 2025, report says

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  • Top 10 disasters in 2025 caused over $120 billion in insured losses 3s
  • Palisades and Eaton fires in the US caused $60 billion in damages 16s
  • Cyclones and a typhoon in Southeast Asia cost at least $25 billion 31s
  • China's floods caused $11.7 billion in damages and many deaths 54s
  • Report urges more action to help communities adapt to climate change 1m 34s

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Top 10 natural disasters cost over $120 billion in 2025, report says
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France 24
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Top 10 natural disasters cost over $120 billion in 2025, report says

The Palisades and Eaton fires in the United States burned over 9,000 hectares, killed 31 people, and caused at least $60 billion in economic losses.

Top 10 natural disasters cost over $120 billion in 2025, report says
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France 24
3 hours ago
Top 10 natural disasters cost over $120 billion in 2025, report says

Two cyclones and a typhoon struck Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, causing damages expected to reach at least $25 billion.

Top 10 natural disasters cost over $120 billion in 2025, report says
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France 24
3 hours ago
Top 10 natural disasters cost over $120 billion in 2025, report says

Torrential rains and flash flooding in China killed scores and resulted in at least $11.7 billion in damages.

Top news headlines of 2025 month-by-month
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CBS News
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Top news headlines of 2025 month-by-month

Catastrophic floods in central Texas killed at least 135 people, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic.

Europe becomes the fastest-warming continent
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Al Jazeera
5 days ago
Europe becomes the fastest-warming continent

Europe experienced one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, with over a million hectares burned, mainly in Spain and Portugal.

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